Interested in being part of a dynamic team to advance regional and local sea level rise adaptation planning across the Bay Area? There are four open positions in the Planning Division focused on climate adaptation. These positions support implementation of BCDC’s Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP), an award-winning, first-of-its-kind plan that contains Guidelines for how local governments along the Bay shoreline must plan and prepare for sea level rise and coastal flood impacts. Learn more about the positions available below:
- (2) BCDC Senior Climate Adaptation Planner: 2 positions available*; (1) Permanent (Job Announcement) and (1) 24-month Limited Term with potential to become permanent (Job Announcement). The Senior Climate Adaptation Planners (Senior Environmental Scientist Specialists) will serve as project manager to guide cities and counties as they prepare Subregional Shoreline Adaptation Plans consistent with the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP). They work on a range of policies and topics related to climate adaptation, environmental justice, ecosystem restoration, public access, housing and land use, and transportation, among others.
- (1) BCDC Climate Adaptation Planner: (1) 24-month Limited Term with potential to become permanent (Job Announcement). The Climate Adaptation Planner (Environmental Scientist) will help lead the agency’s technical assistance program to deliver resources, tools, and outreach that advance emerging adaptation topics, policies, and challenges. They will also play a large role in supporting the development of compliant Subregional Plans.
- (1) BCDC Climate Data Specialist: (1) 24-month Limited Term with potential to become permanent (Job Announcement). The Climate Data Specialist (Research Data Specialist I) will lead the development, maintenance and enhancement of data tools related to sea level rise adaptation in the San Francisco Bay region.
Pay: Varies by position
Location: San Francisco County, CA/ Hybrid